FTSE 100 hits record high as election jitters drive pound down – as it happened

Sterling hits one-month low after YouGov reports that the Conservatives only have a five-point lead over Labour Latest: Footsie hits new time closing highFTSE 250 surges over 20,000 for first time everPound has tumbled below $1.28 as Tory lead shrinksSterling at two-month low against the euro
Experts: Election uncertainty worries markets 9.56pm BSTA late PS: Here’s Phillip Inman on today’s market action:Related: FTSE reaches record high as UK opinion poll spooks sterling4.51pm BSTBre